Local waters on fire with striped bass fishing

Somebody call the fire department! The waters are absolutely lit up with striped bass fishing!

We’ve waited long enough and its finally here in full force — the fall run. Delaware Bay got an influx of monster cow bass up to 50 pounds plus and the coastline is lined up with millions of bass from 20 inches to 45 pounds, and its all about to hit your front doorstep.

“It turned on big time after the blow last weekend,” said Dave Showell of the Absecon Bay Sportsman, Absecon. “This is some of the best action I’ve ever seen in the Absecon Inlet.”

Showell said most bass were averaging in the 16- to 20-pound class with larger 25- to 30-pound models in attendance. Link

About Adam Monacelli

Adam is an avid fresh and saltwater angler who fishes from Key West to Martha's Vineyard but can usually be found stalking stripers along the Jersey coast. He lives in Hammonton, NJ with his wife and two sons. E-mail Adam at adam@gannett.com.

About this Blog

New Jersey’s Fishing Think Tank

About the Authors

Adam Monacelli
Adam is an avid fresh and saltwater angler who fishes from Key West to Martha's Vineyard but can usually be found stalking stripers along the Jersey coast. He lives in Hammonton, NJ with his wife and two sons. E-mail Adam
or follow him on Twitter at @cp_AdamM

Nick Honachefsky
Nick is an international fishing and travel writer. He has fished in over 20 countries, swam with live sailfish, wrestled a 150-pound blue shark in open water and has held the post as managing editor of Salt Water Sportsman magazine. He also regularly contributes to Sport Fishing, ESPN.com and Marlin. E-mail Nick

Adam Mihara
Adam is a freshwater specialist with a vast knowledge of everything from live bait fishing to fly fishing. He tournament fishes for bass in the mid-Atlantic region and is always willing to help a fellow angler whether it's getting started or discussing advanced techniques. He is currently sponsored by Alluring Baits. E-mail Adam

Dean Payne
Dean is a longtime outdoor writer with a true passion for hunting & fishing in the tri-state area. He offers Fishheaders a national perspective on the outdoors as well as his favored morsels of fish & wildlife wackiness. E-mail Dean